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Using Melacare Cream For Fairness, Getting Reddish Around Mouth And Nose On Stopping It. What To Do?

i am using melacare cream which is refer by my friend for fairness and im using it is also good and my skin too glow well, but when i stop using for more than 2 days im getting some reddish around my mouth and nose...So Please help me to stop melacare without damage...
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern and after reading the query it appears that you are suffering from steroid abuse and dependence.

Melacare conntains hydroquinone, steroid and tretinoin. The cream is good but shouldn't be used without a dermatologist's prescription. On its prolonged use it can cause thinning skin with red irritated skin or even hair growth.

I suggest you to use proper sun protection. You can use Azelaic acid or Kojic acid creams as these can be used for a long period without any side effects.

Take care
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Using Melacare Cream For Fairness, Getting Reddish Around Mouth And Nose On Stopping It. What To Do?

Hi, I can understand your concern and after reading the query it appears that you are suffering from steroid abuse and dependence. Melacare conntains hydroquinone, steroid and tretinoin. The cream is good but shouldn t be used without a dermatologist s prescription. On its prolonged use it can cause thinning skin with red irritated skin or even hair growth. I suggest you to use proper sun protection. You can use Azelaic acid or Kojic acid creams as these can be used for a long period without any side effects. Take care